But based on visual reports of meteor streaks in Oklahoma and Texas it is possible the region experience a 'bolide' or the breaking up of a meteor, according to the National Weather Service.

People in Cleveland, Grady, Garvin, Noble, Murray and McClain counties have all reported the boom.

There are reports of people seeing a green streak shoot across the sky.

Reports of a 'shaking boom' across central Oklahoma shortly after 4 pm today. Based on visual reports of meteor streaks in Oklahoma and Texas, and no earthquake reports from the USGS, it is possible the region experienced a 'bolide' or the breaking up of a meteor.

The North Texas Severe Weather tweeted: “Hearing reports of a large meteorite exploding over Central/Southern Oklahoma today around 4:30 PM; producing a large green flash in the sky and a loud sonic boom which could be heard south into Texoma and portions of North Texas.”

On February 6, a man caught another meteor streaking across the Oklahoma sky on video.

The video was shot in Oklahoma City by Jared Catalano on his dash cam while he was on his way to work.

Mr Catalano said the meteor lit up the sky just before 7am (12pm GMT).